On the Gengshen day, the ninth division: the stem is on the Zi branch.

課體：元首，潤下，勵德。課義：脫空滿前，水作三傳，晝夜水將，耗盜纏綿。

The lesson pattern is the principal element, combining the qualities of nourishing and descending, and promoting virtue. The lesson meaning states: the deities of leakage and loss, along with the empty periods of the ten days, are fully visible before one's eyes, and the three transmissions of Shen-Zi-Chen are entirely transformed into water. The heavenly generals governing day and night also belong to water. The metal energy is continuously drained by water, leading to a persistent depletion and dispersion.

解曰：三合水局，脫干之氣，又兼初末空亡，而晝夜天將，俱乘龍蛇元武，無非水獸，名曰枝斷其根，流消其源。又是三合，不惟耗盜之虞，而亦纏綿無已也。

The Triple Harmony water cycle specifically drains and disperses the energy of the庚 metal day stem. Moreover, both the first and final transmissions fall into Kongwang. The celestial generals governing day and night are none other than the Azure Dragon, Teng Snake, and Black Tortoise, all of which are water animals. This is called cutting off the roots of the branches and exhausting the source of the water. Furthermore, with the Triple Harmony forming a cycle, there is not only a hidden danger of dispersion and leakage, but also a prolonged and lingering condition.

斷曰：潤下之課，流而不息。龍門之險，始於濫觴，有江河日下之勢。金生干巳，而死於子。干支以及末傳，三子坐守，皆屬死氣，止宜休息，不利動謀。

A divination showing a downward flow of water, with the current not stopping. Even a dangerous place like the Dragon Gate starts from a small cup of water, and now there is a trend of rivers declining. Metal is born in Si and dies in Zi. The day stem, day branch, and final transmission all have Zi water, which is entirely death qi. It is only suitable for rest and recuperation, and not favorable for any actions or plans.

天時：水局空二，不能多雨。家宅：元武臨於宅陰，防有盜失。功名：剝官煞多，占官不吉。求財：子孫生財，可以有望。婚姻：支干皆空，不吉。胎產：孕損產速。疾病：腎水不足，以致脾肺虛洩，峻補方愈。出行：孟動不動。行人：近者即到，遠防不測。捕獲：西南七十五里僧道家。兵戰：彼此各乘死氣，休兵養士為上。

Inquiring about the weather: In the water formation, two of the elements are empty, and thus, heavy rain cannot fall. Inquiring about the household: The Black Tortoise is present on the yao of the house's Yin spirit, so one should be cautious of theft. Inquiring about official positions: There are too many凶煞 (unfavorable stars) indicating loss of position, and thus, the fortune for officialdom is unfavorable. Inquiring about wealth: The descendants' yao can generate wealth, so there is still hope. Inquiring about marriage: Both the day stem and day branch are empty, which is unfavorable. Inquiring about pregnancy and childbirth: The pregnancy is harmed, but childbirth is quick. Inquiring about illness: The kidney water is insufficient, leading to weakness in the spleen and lungs, and thus, strong and potent remedies are needed. Inquiring about travel: One wants to move but cannot. Inquiring about a traveler: Those nearby will arrive soon, but those far away should be cautious of unexpected events. Inquiring about capturing someone: The person is located at the southwest direction, 75 miles away, in the home of a monk or a Taoist. Inquiring about warfare: Both sides are riding on death qi, and thus, it is best to cease fighting and rest the soldiers.

畢法云：人宅皆死各衰蠃，脫上逢脫防虛詐。課經云：干上乘子，支上亦乘子，全乘死氣，不宜弔喪問疾。如更乘月厭，死墓凶神，占病必死。又干上子，夜將上乘青龍，乃庚干生上神子水，子水又生青龍，三傳並來盜日，凡占盡被脫耗，虛詐不實之象。集義云：子加申乘龍，主望遠處醫僧。

The *Bifa Fu* says that both the person and the dwelling fall under death qi, with both sides weak; if there is further leakage and loss on top of that, one should beware of false and fraudulent matters. The *Ke Jing* says: if the day stem is occupied by Zi and the day branch is also occupied by Zi, they are all under death qi, which is not suitable for divination regarding funerals or illness; if further occupied by month aversion, death deity, and tomb deity, which areInauspicious Spirit, then the divination on illness indicates certain death. It also says: if the day stem is Zi water, and the night general is on top of it with the Azure Dragon, this indicates that the庚 metal day stem generates the upper god Zi water, and the Zi water in turn generates the Azure Dragon; with the three transmissions all stealing and draining the day stem, any divination will be subject to leakage and loss, indicating false and untrustworthy matters. The *Ji Yi* says: if Zi is placed on Shen and also carries the Azure Dragon, the main indication is to go far away to invite a physician or monk.

課體：八專，帷簿，寡宿。課義：凡事緘默，可脫災厄，事關貴人，甘受岑寂。

The lesson pattern is eight specialities, combined with帷簿 and 「寡宿」, whereGuasu indicates loneliness and isolation. The lesson meaning says: for all matters, keeping silent and retreating into silence can help escape calamities; but once the matter involves a nobleman, one can only accept a period of coldness and isolation, with no hope of relying on others.

解曰：亥為旬尾，臨於干支之上，復作中末兩傳。凡事退守緘默，仗此制鬼，則災患可免。發用丑土，乃是晝貴，旬空覆獄，不受其生，反被其墓。若孟與貴圖謀，枉受岑寂而已。

Heavenly stem Ji is the last position of this ten-day cycle, and it is located on the day stem and day branch, also serving as the middle and final transmissions. In all matters, retreating and remaining silent depend on this Ji water to control the official ghost, thus avoiding calamity. The initial transmission's Chou earth is the nobleman of the day, but it falls into the cycle's void and covers the image of imprisonment. The day stem does not receive its generation and support, but is instead buried by it. At this point, if one still wishes to act together with the nobleman, it will result in being ignored in vain.

斷曰：帷簿不修之課，尊卑共室，男女不分，事多重疊，憂喜兩來。凡占大宜謹之又謹，方免後悔。干支中末，亥水四重，盜脫干支。少有所動，耗費無極。常人尚可，仕宦最忌。

A divination chart indicating disorder in domestic conduct, where elders and young ones live together in the same room and there is no distinction between men and women, leading to repeated occurrences of events and the simultaneous arrival of both sorrow and joy. Any inquiry should be approached with utmost caution to avoid future regret. The day stem, day branch, middle transmission, and final transmission all combine to form four instances of the water sign亥, which drain the energy of the stem and branch. Any action taken will result in endless expenditure. Common people may still manage, but officials should particularly avoid this chart.

天時：墓神發用，日上乘亥，先晦後雨。家宅：朱勾脫干脫支，口舌爭訟難免。功名：不利。求財：暗財可覓。婚姻：不吉。胎產：女孕，孿生。疾病：腎經與膀胱之疾，或閉口不食，六八月占凶。遺失：失於豬欄穢廁之中。出行：有阻，防官訟是非。行人：問子孫即來。捕獲：西南方縉紳舊家。兵戰：詐而不實。墳葬：穴中洩氣，不吉。

Questioning about the weather: The spirit of the tomb is initiating transmission, with the day stem riding on the亥 water. First there will be darkness and gloom, then rain. Questioning about the household: The Vermilion Bird and Gou Chen are both in a state of leakage and depletion of the dry and branch energies, disputes and quarrels are inevitable. Questioning about official rank: Unfavorable. Questioning about seeking wealth: Hidden wealth can still be found. Questioning about marriage: Unfavorable. Questioning about pregnancy: A female twin is expected. Questioning about illness: Problems with the kidney meridian and bladder, or refusal to eat, considered凶 in June and August. Questioning about lost items: Lost in the pigpen or a dirty toilet. Questioning about travel: Obstacles, beware of legal disputes and conflicts. Questioning about a traveler: He will come when asked about his descendants. Questioning about capture: In the southwest among the gentry. Questioning about warfare: A show of strength without real action. Questioning about burial: The grave site is leaking energy, unfavorable.

畢法云：人宅受脫俱招盜，賓主不投刑在上。纂要云：干上脫干，支上脫支。更有支上脫干，干上脫支。凡占遇此，人被脫賺，家被盜竊。如占病體，必因起蓋屋宅費用，以致心氣脫弱，而成虛憊。宜服補元調氣之劑，自然痊癒。肘後經云：初來克末凶還甚。要錄云：當門臺土，出行有阻。指掌賦云：丑遇天空為矮子。

The *Bifa Fu* says that when both the person and the house are drained, both sides will attract theft. When the host and guest are not in harmony, the root of the illness lies in the self-punishment of the upper deity. The *Zanyao* says: the deity on the day stem drains the day stem, the deity on the day branch drains the day branch, and even the deity on the day branch may drain the day stem, or the deity on the day stem may drain the day branch. Whenever such a situation occurs in divination, the person will be deceived, and the home will be robbed. If divining illness, it is due to excessive expenditure on building a house, leading to a deficiency of heart energy and resulting in fatigue; taking some tonics to replenish the origin and regulate the vital energy will naturally lead to recovery. The *Zhoushou Jing* says: when the first transmission reversely overcomes the final transmission, misfortune is compounded by further misfortune. The *Yaolu* says: when there is a raised earth blocking the way at the entrance, traveling will certainly encounter obstacles. The *Zhipang Fu* says: when the branch *Chou* meets *Tiankong*, the person is likely to be short in stature.

課體：重審，斬關，間傳，向三陽，泆女。課義：戌覆宅身，驛馬虛寅，動被虎盜，末逢丙辰。

The lesson pattern is a re-examination, combining the cutting gate, intermediate transmission, final transmission, "advancing towards the three yangs," and "the wayward woman." Advancing towards the three yangs refers to the movement from zi to yin to chen in an ascending order towards the yang positions, indicating that the future will gradually become clear. The wayward woman signifies an image of a woman acting against propriety. The lesson meaning states: the earth dog covers both the self and the dwelling爻, the intermediate transmission's post-horse yin wood is merely a hollow name; once it moves, it is stolen by the white tiger, and the final transmission's chen earth further hides the bing fire to attack the day stem.

解曰：河魁覆於身宅，中有驛馬，其動自不能已。初傳子水旬空，晝乘白虎，以盜於氣。末傳辰土，遁鬼傷干，雖動亦何益乎。不如坐守干上戌旺之氣，尚有生意也。

The Hekui (Xu) earth is pressing on both the self and the dwelling爻, with the Post-horse in between, causing people to be restless and always moving. The first transmission is Zi water, which falls into the旬空, and during the day it is dominated by the White Tiger, which specifically steals and drains the energy of the day stem. The final transmission is Chen earth, which escapes and harms the Bing fire official ghost, turning around to injure the day stem. With all this movement, what benefit is there? It would be better to sit still and preserve the strong energy of the Xu earth on the day stem, leaving a little chance of survival.

斷曰：向陽之課，貴登天門，罡塞鬼戶，可以利有攸往。但發用既空，中傳財馬亦陷，動則生災，不可造次。戌為鬼墓，臨於干支，晝夜乘元，應有匪人，暗中覬伺，所當思患而預防也。孤辰發用，惟於方外相宜。

This is a lesson of the Three Yang. The Nobleman is at the Heavenly Gate, and the Tiangang is blocking the Ghost Gate. Normally, one could proceed freely. However, the First Transmission is empty, and the wealth hexagram and the Post-horse in the Middle Transmission are both trapped in empty places. Any movement will bring disaster, so one must not act rashly. The戌 is the tomb of the official ghost, which is present on both the Day Stem and Day Branch. Both day and night are accompanied by the Black Tortoise, indicating that there are wicked people secretly watching. One must prepare in advance and take precautions. The First Transmission is Guchen, which is only suitable for those who have left the secular world.

天時：水神空，無雨而晦。家宅：元武入宅，宜防盜失，子息防病。功名：不顯。求財：求多，得少。婚姻：男女皆有暗疾。胎產：陽極生女，防有暗病。疾病：水來克火，纏綿不愈，五月占尤不吉。出行：不能動身，亦防盜失。行人：馬陷未來，或七日到。捕獲：武陰是子，當於北方近水女人家捕之。兵戰：須防失眾。

Questioning about the weather: the water deity is in an empty position, the sky is gloomy but there is no rain. Questioning about the household: the Black Tortoise has entered the house, be careful of theft, and also watch out for illness among children. Questioning about official rank: not prominent. Questioning about seeking wealth: much sought but little obtained. Questioning about marriage: both men and women have hidden ailments. Questioning about childbirth: when yang reaches its peak, a daughter is born, and also be careful of hidden illnesses in the child. Questioning about illness: water overcomes fire, leading to a prolonged and difficult recovery, especially unfavorable in the fifth lunar month. Questioning about travel: unable to move, also be cautious of theft on the way. Questioning about a missing person: the post-horse is in an empty position, the person will not arrive, or arrive seven days later. Questioning about capturing someone: the hidden spirit of the Black Tortoise is Zi, so go to the home of a woman near water in the north to capture them. Questioning about warfare: be cautious of loss of men and horses.

畢法云：互生俱生凡事益，罡塞鬼戶任謀為。課經云：罡塞鬼戶不論在傳不在傳，能使眾鬼不敢窺覷，宜逃災避難，弔喪問病，合藥書符。玉女通神訣云：用神若還害天乙，是為四閟凶不測(夜占)。指掌賦云：子寅辰向三陽，而所望光明。

The "Bifa Fu" says that when the heavenly stems and earthly branches interact and mutually generate, all matters will be beneficial; when the Tiangang blocks the ghost's entrance, one may proceed boldly with plans. The "Ke Jing" says: when the Tiangang blocks the ghost's entrance, regardless of whether it is within the three transmissions or not, it can prevent all ghosts from peeking, making it suitable for escaping disasters, avoiding dangers, attending funerals, visiting the sick, preparing medicine, and drawing talismans. The "Yunü Tongshen Jue" says: if the useful god harms the Tianyi Guiren, this is called four closures, which is extremely凶险 and unpredictable, as mentioned in night divination. The "Zhipang Fu" says: when the Zi, Yin, and Chen branches proceed in the direction of the three yangs, the prospects of the desired matters will be bright.

課體：八專，帷簿，三奇。課義：守旺則昌，動則有傷，兩酉為刃，災害非常。

The lesson pattern is eight specialities, combined with帷簿 and three marvels. The lesson meaning says: maintaining the flourishing energy will lead to prosperity, but any movement will result in injury. In the chart, there are two酉 metals, which are the yangren for庚 days. Yangren indicates punishment and injury, and the calamities caused are serious.

解曰：干上酉金，為日之旺氣，守之則人宅皆昌，彼此受益。倘或一動，而逢初傳之亥，脫盜其酉，則酉為羊刃，中末皆逢傷害，必非尋常可比矣。

The metal of You (酉) on the day stem is the flourishing energy for Geng (庚) day. If it is maintained, both the person and the dwelling will flourish, with benefits on both sides. However, if there is any movement and the initial transmission (初传) of Hai (亥) water comes to steal and drain this You metal, then You will change from a flourishing state to Yangren (羊刃). The middle and final transmissions (中传 and 末传) will all suffer damage, and the resulting harm will be far from ordinary.

斷曰：帷簿不修之課，內不隔而外不遇。事多重疊，憂喜兩來。守正則家有餘財，妄動則身無完體。且太常持刃，當因酒色喪身。占者切宜驚醒，以禮自持。

This divination indicates a situation where there is no internal restraint and no external support. Events keep repeating, bringing both worries and joys together. If one stays on the right path, there will still be some remaining wealth at home; but if one acts recklessly, it will lead to complete ruin. Moreover, since Tai Chang holds Yangren, there is a risk of dying from alcohol and lust. Those who receive this divination should be cautious and restrain themselves with propriety and law.

天時：畢宿臨日，水神發用，可望雨澤。家宅：人宅皆乘羅網，安享則吉，亦防盜失。功名：防有內服丁艱。求財：不得。婚姻：課體不吉，防有越禮。胎產：胎上乘罡，男孕防墮。疾病：肺經咳嗽，木氣不舒，四月占不吉。出行：不宜動身。行人：即到。捕獲：在西北方江海之旁。兵戰：各乘羅網，互有殺傷。

Questioning about the weather: The Net mansion is on top of the sun, and the water god is the first transmission, so rain is expected. Questioning about the house: Both people and the house are riding the net, so if they remain content and orderly, it will be auspicious, but they should still be cautious of theft. Questioning about official rank: Be careful of death in the family and need to resign from duty for mourning. Questioning about seeking wealth: It cannot be obtained. Questioning about marriage: The lesson pattern itself is not auspicious, and there is also a need to be cautious of improper conduct. Questioning about pregnancy: The fetal god is riding the Tiangang, indicating a male fetus, but there is a risk of miscarriage. Questioning about illness: Coughing from the lung meridian, combined with discomfort from the wood element in the liver, and the divination in the fourth month is not auspicious. Questioning about travel: It is not suitable to move. Questioning about a traveler: He will arrive soon. Questioning about capture: In the northwest by the rivers and seas. Questioning about battle: Both sides are riding the net, with mutual casualties.

畢法云：所謀多拙逢羅網。古鑑：丁卯四十三歲，妻戊寅三十二歲，卯將寅時占產，曰：庚為子，申為母，見酉為羊刃，是面前羊刃也。太陰兼之，其凶尤甚。母是申，以酉為破碎，乃面前進步破碎也。夫之行年居酉，是見妻子皆受破碎也。妻之行年上見寅，又兼雞嘴。干支一處，羊刃破碎，又是自刑。先且自害，不全其身，後果不利於母。

The *Bi Fa Fu* says that encountering the God of the Net leads to many things being clumsy and obstructed. The *Gu Jian* records a case: a husband born in the year of Ding Mao, aged forty-three, and his wife born in the year of Wu Yin, aged thirty-two. At the time of the birth, the husband used the time of the寅 hour in the卯 period for divination. The interpretation said: Geng represents the fetus, Shen represents the mother. Seeing You indicates Yang Ren, and since it is directly in front, this is called "Yang Ren in front." There is also Tai Yin accompanying, making the situation even worse. The mother's destiny is Shen, and You, in relation to Shen, is the破碎煞, which is like taking a step forward and stepping on破碎. The husband's destiny is on You, indicating that both wife and child will suffer from破碎. The wife's destiny is on寅, and she also has the chicken mouth煞. The day stem and day branch are together, with Yang Ren and破碎 appearing together, and also self-punishment. This leads to self-injury and cannot ensure the safety of the body. Later, the mother indeed suffered misfortune.

課體：伏吟，斬關，龍戰。課義：旺祿臨支，元虎相隨，前逢生意，爭鬥無時。

The lesson pattern is a hidden chant, combined with a cutting gate and dragon battle. The lesson meaning states: On a辛 day, the prosperous and official position of酉 metal is present in the day branch, with the Black Tortoise and White Tiger following one before the other; although there is a little vitality ahead, the struggle does not cease.

解曰：酉為辛之旺祿，臨干支上，晝乘元而夜乘虎，祿不免於驚失，且有門戶之虞。進步得中傳戌土，始有生意。乃末傳未土與戌相刑，則爭鬥之端，所自來也。

You is Xin metal's strength and fortune, located above the day stem and day branch. During the day, it is accompanied by Xuanwu, and at night by Baihu. The fortune god thus inevitably faces disturbance or loss, and there is a risk of the household being watched. Taking a step forward, the middle transmission Xu earth comes to generate it, offering some vitality. Unfortunately, the final transmission Wei earth conflicts with Xu, and the cause of contention originates from here.

斷曰：伏吟之課，交車六害，彼此懷嫌，賓主相乖之象。又天盤地盤，皆作六害，凡事止宜坐守，不可動謀。祿臨干支，權攝不正，聽人作主，副之而行，乃免剛愎自用之譏。

A divination chart showing a hidden chant (伏吟) with the heavenly stem and earthly branch interacting to form mutual six harms (六害), indicating mutual suspicion between the parties involved. This reflects a situation where the host and guest are at odds. Both the heaven plate and earth plate also form six harms, suggesting that all matters should be handled by remaining inactive and maintaining the current state, without taking any initiative or making plans. The禄神 is present on both the day stem and day branch, indicating that authority is merely nominal and not properly established. In this situation, one should follow others' lead and take a supportive role to avoid being criticized as stubborn and unyielding.

天時：伏匿不動，雨晴照舊。家宅：防有盜失，且有驚恐，宜戒酒色之禍。功名：當為副貳，且不甚安。求財：當依本分。婚姻：支干上神相害，不成亦不吉。胎產：男孕，未產。疾病：肝經受病，纏綿不愈，五月占凶。失脫：賊不出家。出行：家中防盜，劫財。行人：近者立至。兵戰：宜靜守邊境，不宜欲速邀功。墳葬：丑方出水則吉。

Inquiring about the weather: the overall situation is hidden and motionless, and the weather remains as it was, with sunny days staying sunny and rainy days staying rainy. Inquiring about the household: be cautious of theft and be prepared for disturbances, especially avoiding the misfortunes caused by drinking and indulgence. Inquiring about official rank: one can only hold a deputy position, and it will not be very secure. Inquiring about seeking wealth: one should seek wealth according to one's proper role. Inquiring about marriage: there is mutual punishment and harm between the day stem and day branch, so the marriage will not succeed and is not auspicious. Inquiring about pregnancy: the fetus is male, but the time for childbirth has not yet arrived. Inquiring about illness: there is a problem with the liver meridian, which is chronic and difficult to recover from, and it is unfavorable in the fifth month. Inquiring about lost items: the thief has not left the house. Inquiring about travel: the household should be cautious of theft and robbery. Inquiring about a traveler: someone nearby will arrive immediately. Inquiring about warfare: it is advisable to remain calm and defend the borders, and not to rush for merit. Inquiring about burial: if water comes from the direction of the earth ox, it will be favorable.

畢法云：權攝不正祿臨支，彼此猜忌害相隨。課經云：日干祿神，加臨支辰上者，凡占不自尊，大受屈折於他人。如占差遣，主權攝不正。或遙授職祿，或正宜食宅上之祿，或將本身之職祿，替於子孫，斯占尤的。玉成歌云：伏吟舉動心無遂。照膽秘訣云：比合河魁兩同用，心謀不一或干眾。

The *Bifa Fu* says that the official's禄神 is on the day branch, indicating that one holds a position of authority but lacks proper recognition; if six harms follow, there will be mutual suspicion. The *Ke Jing* says that when the day stem's禄神 is placed on the day branch, in all divinations it indicates that the person cannot stand tall, suffering great humiliation from others; if it is about appointments, it suggests that the authority and title held are not legitimate; it may be a remote appointment without real power, or that the person is entitled to the禄 from the household, or that they have given up their official position and禄 to their descendants—using this rule is especially accurate. The *Yucheng Ge* says that in aHidden Chant chart, any action taken will not achieve the desired result. The *Zhaochan Mijue* says that when the same person's 比肩 combines with Hekui (Xu), there are multiple plans in mind, or the person is seeking help from more than one party.

課體：別責，勵德，不備。課義：旺祿難恃，元虎交值，重疊惱懷，皆因奴婢。

The lesson pattern is "Bie Ze" (Separate Responsibility). When the four lessons are incomplete, another heavenly stem harmonizing with the earthly branch or the preceding triple harmony is taken to initiate the transmission. It also involves both "Jian Li De" (Encouraging Virtue) and "Bu Bei" (Incompleteness). Incompleteness means that one of the four lessons is missing, or yin and yang are not fully present. The lesson meaning states: Although the prosperous official and the official's salary are present, they are unreliable; the White Tiger and Black Tortoise alternate in taking responsibility. The mind is filled with layer upon layer of worries, all caused by servants.

解曰：酉為日之旺祿，臨於干上，晝元夜虎，變為六害，不可恃矣。戌酉為奴婢，干支三傳，重疊四見，故重疊惱懷，皆由奴婢也。

You is the strong and prosperous branch for Xin day stem. When it appears on the day stem, during the day it is associated with Xuanwu and at night with Baihu. The禄 (favorable position) turns into the sixth harm, making it unreliable. Both Xu and You belong to the category of servants and maid servants. Since the day stem, day branch, and three transmissions all have Xu and You appearing four times, the troubles accumulate one after another, all caused by servants and maid servants.

斷曰：從革之課，別責發用。凡事孟成不成，孟改不改。憂患即散，好事多磨。初傳丑墓旬空，晝占青龍夾克，當有墳墓之憂。四季月占之，夜乘天后，妻宮病廢，小兒病亦危亡。凡占用墓，事易了結，但值空亡，惟九流僧道相宜。

From a divination lesson based on the principle of transformation and differentiation, if the matter is desired but cannot be achieved, and if changes are desired but cannot be made, then worries and troubles will quickly dissipate, while good things will always encounter obstacles. The first transmission is the earth branch Chou, which is the tomb deity and falls into the empty period. During the day, the Azure Dragon is restrained from both sides, indicating there may be worries related to graves within the family. If the divination is made in the months of Chen, Xu, Chou, or Wei, and at night the Heavenly Empress is used, it suggests illness in the wife, possibly leading to her being bedridden, and the child's illness may be life-threatening. Whenever the tomb deity is used, matters tend to conclude easily; however, since the empty period is involved, only those of the ninth class of diviners and monks or Taoists are suitable.

天時：墓神發用，陰雲無雨。家宅：旺氣臨宅，日祿臨身，人宅俱豐。功名：祿被元虎，罰俸不免。求財：宜守己物，不可妄求。婚姻：不吉。胎產：胎恐損，產甚易。疾病：屢次傷肝，醫藥無力。失脫：晝元臨酉，物必婢竊。出行：有阻，亦不吉。行人：孟歸不能，出旬方到。捕獲：賊在西北方。兵戰：干乘元虎，不利於客。

Questioning about the weather: The spirit of the tomb is initiating transmission, there is only cloudy weather but no rain. Questioning about the household: Prosperous energy is present at the house, the day stem is at the person's own position, both people and the house are abundant. Questioning about official rank: The禄神 is invaded by the Black Tortoise and the White Tiger, inevitably leading to a penalty. Questioning about seeking wealth: It is only suitable to keep what one already has, not to seek for more. Questioning about marriage: Unfavorable. Questioning about childbirth: The fetus may be harmed, but giving birth is easy. Questioning about illness: The liver is repeatedly injured, and the medicine is ineffective. Questioning about lost items: During the day, the Black Tortoise is on the酉 position, the things are certainly stolen by a servant girl. Questioning about travel: There are obstacles, and it is not favorable. Questioning about a traveler: He wants to return but cannot, he will arrive only after this ten-day period. Questioning about capturing: The thief is in the northwest. Questioning about battle: The day stem is occupied by the Black Tortoise and the White Tiger, which is unfavorable for the opposing army.

畢法云：初遭夾克不由己，魁度天門關格定。課經云：初傳坐於克方，又被天將所傷，名曰夾克。凡占身不由己，受人驅策。壬髓經云：當門臺土，出行有阻。玉成歌云：三傳帶合須干謁，類就其干眾所占。照膽秘訣云：用空傳復支與干，舊久重新廢孟完。

The "Bifa Fu" says that if the first transmission is sandwiched between what it is overcoming, things are beyond one's control; if Hekui crosses the heavenly gate, it indicates a situation of obstruction and constraint, where matters have a fixed course and are difficult to alter. The "Ke Jing" says: if the first transmission is seated in the position it is overcoming and is further harmed by the heavenly general that is riding it, this is called "jia ke," and in all divinations, it signifies that one's actions are not self-determined and that one is subject to others' influence. The "Ren Mei Jing" says: if there is a platform of earth blocking the way at the gate, travel will be obstructed. The "Yucheng Ge" says: if the three transmissions carry a harmonizing aspect, it is favorable to seek help from the superior; what one seeks is often something that many people are trying to accomplish together. The "Zhaochan Mijue" says: if the initiating transmission falls into an empty position and the three transmissions return to their original stem and branch positions, long-abandoned matters may be revived again.

課體：元首，間傳，顧祖。課義：切勿取財，取則災來，費錢告貴，此卜宜哉。

The lesson pattern is the main subject, combining the intermediate transmission and the ancestral reference. The lesson meaning says: do not take the wealth from the final transmission, for taking it will bring disaster; instead, it is better to spend some money to seek the nobleman's help and make contributions for reputation. This lesson is appropriate for such a situation.

解曰：末傳寅木，辛之財也。若取此財，則必生起初傳午火，來傷日干，災患自不能免。午為貴人，又是官星。若以財告貴，或納粟奏名，此卜甚宜。

The final transmission's寅wood is the wealth hexagram for 辛metal. If one seeks to obtain this wealth, the寅wood will certainly generate the午fire in the first transmission. The午fire then turns back to injure the day stem, and disaster is unavoidable. The午is both the nobleman and the official star for 辛day; if one uses this money to seek the nobleman or to donate for an official title, this lesson is most appropriate for such a purpose.

斷曰：間傳之課，格名顧祖，凡事先阻後成，復理舊說。末傳寅為教唆之人，助初傷干，得年命上神制之則吉。三傳火局，惟少一戌，謂之虛一待用。凡占遇戌年月日，吉凶方應。

Between the first and final transmissions, the divination pattern is called Gu Zu. Matters often encounter initial obstacles before they are completed, usually involving the revival of old matters. The final transmission's寅wood represents a person who incites trouble, which assists the first transmission in harming the day stem. If the person's birth year and age are governed by a divine spirit that controls this, it will be auspicious. The three transmissions could form a fire pattern, but they lack a 戌, which is called "virtual one waiting to be used." Whenever the divination encounters a 戌 year, month, or day, the fortune will manifest as either good or bad.

天時：朱雀飛空，傳將火土，晴而不雨。家宅：家有喜事，且有恩澤。功名：貴人發用，末助初官，遷擢在即。求財：取必生災。婚姻：干上乘旺，支上乘生，女益於男。胎產：孕成男喜，產亦順利。疾病：喜事傷食起病，防生他症，忌戌月。出行：水路吉。行人：即可到。捕獲：往西北方尋。兵戰：進步有阻，防有奸細外通。墳葬：發福之地。

Inquiring about the weather: The Vermilion Bird flies into the sky, and the three transmissions and the Heavenly General all belong to fire and earth, indicating clear skies and no rain. Inquiring about the household: There is joy in the family, and blessings from above. Inquiring about official rank: A nobleman is the first transmission, and the final transmission supports the initial transmission's official star, indicating an upcoming promotion. Inquiring about wealth: One will certainly encounter misfortune. Inquiring about marriage: The day stem is riding a strong atmosphere, and the day branch is riding life qi, with the woman benefiting more than the man. Inquiring about pregnancy: It is a male fetus, which is good, and the delivery will be smooth. Inquiring about illness: The illness arises from overindulgence in festive meals and alcohol, affecting the spleen and stomach. One should beware of complications, and avoid the month of戌. Inquiring about travel: Traveling by water is auspicious. Inquiring about a person's whereabouts: The person will arrive soon. Inquiring about capturing something: Look for it in the northwest. Inquiring about warfare: Advancing will meet resistance, and one should be cautious of spies leaking information. Inquiring about burial: This is a land that brings blessings.

畢法云：末助初兮三等論，金日逢丁凶禍動。課經云：寅加辰生起初傳午火而克辛金，乃教唆詞訟之人也。秘要云：末助初官，仕宦最吉。中傳辰土，生氣遁出丙官，上乘朱雀，與日干相合，必有要緊文書。得上人提挈或父母面上，特見恩澤。末傳之寅，即扶翌我之人也。

The "Bifa Fu" says that if the final transmission supports the first transmission, it should be divided into three categories for discussion; when a day stem of metal (Geng or Xin) meets the spirit of Ding, misfortune will arise. The "Ke Jing" states: when寅 is placed on top of辰, it generates the initial transmission's午 fire to overcome辛 metal, then寅 is the person inciting a lawsuit. The "Mi Yao" says: if the final transmission supports the initial transmission's official star, it is most auspicious for someone in official position. The middle transmission is辰 soil, which is the current vital qi, and the hidden丙 fire official star emerges, with the Vermilion Bird above it, combining with the day stem辛 metal. This indicates important documents will surely arrive; one may receive support from superiors or benefit from the favor of parents. The final transmission's寅 wood is precisely the person who supports me.

課體：元首，高蓋，勵德，三交。課義：未土乘虎，再逢二午，孟求成功，略無少補。

The lesson pattern is the head, encompassing 'High Cover,' 'Lide,' and 'Three Intersections.' 'High Cover' refers to the earth branch 'Wei' combined with 'Xu,' resembling the image of Huagai rising high; 'Three Intersections' means the heavenly stem, earthly branch, and heavenly general intersecting three times. The lesson meaning states: the earth element 'Wei' is governed by the White Tiger, which should generate me but fails to do so; additionally, two 'Wu' fire elements come to overcome, even if one strongly desires success, there is no trace of compensation.

解曰：未本生氣，晝乘白虎，不得恃其生也。宅上逢午，克干克支而發用。又是午火，克之者眾矣。賴有子水可以制午作救，奈遇旬空，其力甚微，不能少補，安能望其成功哉。

The earth element of Wei is originally the dominant life qi, but unfortunately it is being overwhelmed by the superior White Tiger in the daytime, so the supportive relationship cannot be established. Additionally, the dwelling爻 is encountering the fire element of Wu, which not only overcomes the day stem and day branch but also becomes the first transmission. Both upper and lower parts are fire, so the elements that overcome me are greatly increased. Originally, I hoped that the water element of Zi would control the fire element of Wu as a saving deity, but the Zi falls in the empty旬, with weak power, unable to make up for the deficiency at all. How can there be any success?

斷曰：三交之課，吉凶皆因乎內。下害上合，陽合陰害，雖在膠漆之中，不無齟齬之象。未乘天后加戌，主婦人有病。午乘天乙加酉，主父母不安。又午貴加宅，宅中必有神願未還。若午年占之，謂之太歲剋日，其災不小。

Three-way interaction in divination, whether auspicious or inauspicious, originates from within the household. The lower deity is in conflict while the upper deity is in harmony; the yang deity harmonizes while the yin deity conflicts. Even if the relationship is as close as glue and lacquer, there is inevitably some hidden discord. The earthy soil rides on the Heavenly Empress and is placed on the戌, indicating that there is illness among the women in the family. The fire of午 rides on the Nobleman and is placed on the酉, indicating that the parents are unsettled. Also, the Nobleman is present at the dwelling, meaning there must be some unfulfilled vows to the deities within the house. If this lesson is divined in the year of午, it is called the sovereign year overcoming the day stem, which brings significant misfortune.

天時：干支午未相合，子水空亡，不雨。家宅：貴常克宅，常人不免官訟。功名：官星甚旺，但無結果。求財：財居鬼鄉，畏險難取。婚姻：有妨夫之象。胎產：胎乘空子，未必得實，產速。疾病：腎水不足，心火上炎，正月占凶。失脫：門戶有賊。出行：雖起程而不能到，到亦空往。行人：立至。捕獲：晝占在正南，夜占在正北。兵戰：防變。

Inquiring about the weather: The day stem and day branch do not harmonize in the morning and noon, and the water of the Zi branch falls into the empty position, so it will not rain. Inquiring about the household: The nobleman and Tai Chang are coming to afflict the house爻, ordinary people cannot bear this, and there is sure to be litigation. Inquiring about official rank: The official star is extremely strong, but it cannot bear fruit. Inquiring about seeking wealth: Wealth falls in the area of official ghosts, it is dangerous to obtain. Inquiring about marriage: There are signs of harm to the husband. Inquiring about childbirth: The fetal god is riding on the empty water of Zi, it is not sure to be solid, but if it really happens, it will be quick. Inquiring about illness: The kidney water is insufficient while the heart fire rises, it is凶 in the first lunar month. Inquiring about loss and theft: There is a thief at the door. Inquiring about travel: Although the journey has started, it will not reach the destination, and even if it arrives, it is in vain. Inquiring about a traveler: He will arrive immediately. Inquiring about capture: When divined in the daytime, it is in the due south, and at night, it is in the due north. Inquiring about warfare: Be prepared for unexpected changes.

畢法云：鬼乘天乙乃神祇。古鑑：己卯生人，己酉年九月卯將午時占子息。曰：卯為妻臨於午宮，乃是日干之鬼鄉。末傳子息加在妻宮，而作天空，又係旬空，焉得有子。本宮酉為婢，妾卻能生子，然非己生，必與外人相染。蓋酉帶元武臨子，對宮牛上卯乘六合，非私情而何，悉應。

The *Bifa Fu* says that if the official ghost is riding on the heavenly stem nobleman, it is mostly due to supernatural interference. The *Gujian* records a case: a person born in the year of Ji Mao, in the year of Ji You, during the ninth month, at the time of Wu, he divined about his children. He interpreted that the卯 represents the wife and is located in the Wu palace, and Wu is exactly the official ghost place of the day stem; the final transmission's son and grandson爻 is placed on the wife's palace, and it is also riding on the sky and falling into the ten-thousand empty, where can there be a son. The native palace's You represents the servant woman, this concubine can give birth, but it is not the child of the person himself, it must be with someone else. Because You carries the black tortoise and is located on the Zi, and the opposite palace's Chou position has the卯 riding on the six harmonies, what else could it be but private affection. Later, everything came true.